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Easy to carry, tasty, and full of nutrition.

Variety is the spice of life -- we couldn't agree more. We understand ('cause we've been there) that after numerous hours of training and racing, the body needs to mix it up a little in terms of what goes in the tank. That's why the folks at Clif Bar set out to create another energy food option that complements their bars and gels. The result is Clif Shot Bloks. They're simple-to-handle, easy-to-chew, and provide similar nutrition to Shot gel, so they'll fit seamlessly into your training and racing nutrition program.

The primary ingredient for Shot Bloks is brown rice syrup which provides easily assimilated carbohydrates for working muscles, and they provide the mineral salts known as electrolytes. These electrolytes allow electrical impulses to travel properly throughout your body, permitting normal bodily function. When you sweat, you start to deplete your electrolyte stores and experience potential performance decline, so it's best to help replenish them through food and fluid intake.

Clif created Shot Bloks, each in a 10g size, so that 3 Bloks provide 100 calories. That makes it easy to track caloric intake during long outings. There are 6 Bloks to a single serve package, so one package provides 200 calories.

In one order of Shot Bloks you'll get 18 individual 6-Blok packages. The individual packages slide easily into your jersey pocket for quick access while taking up minimal space. This design also keeps it simple to squeeze the Bloks directly into your mouth for single handed re-fueling. Bloks are available in Black Cherry, Cola, Orange, Margarita, Cran Razz, Lemon Lime, Mountain Berry and Strawberry. Black Cherry and Cola have 50mg caffeine, Orange has 25mg. Margarita has 3x the sodium while the remaining Shot Bloks offer no additional stimulants. Please be forewarned that you're all-but-certain to get terribly addicted. For all of their nutritional value, they are candy on the palate. In our experience it's the first athlete-focused food you'll ever need to protect from the non-athletes in your life.

Comment on WhoDat's review:

Reduce Fatiuge

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Most months of the year I have these stashed in my chest pocket or pack. The variety of flavors all taste great and give you that extra boost when you need it most (especially the high sodium of extra caffeine boost). I like to take a serving with some water and if you are really cramping take the other serving 15 minutes later. Its like you were never fatigued in the first place. Keep them close to your body if you want them to be chewable in the winter months.

Comment on Ryan Gibbs's review:

Small pick-me-up.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I've used the flavors mountain berry, strawberry and tropical punch w/ caffeine. The flavors are not over powering. If you are really feeling bonked, I would eat solid food. These blocks help you if you've already been eating properly during your activity. I would err on the side of caution when opening the packaging and trying to bite a block of the stick. These blocks are small/big enough to be a chocking hazard.

Comment on Trevor J's review:

Great snack while hiking!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

My first experience with Shot Blox was horrible - a Walt Disney World half marathon at night. They passed them out at mile 9 - how in the heck do you scramble to open a pack while running?!? Ended up tossing them into the trash...

Fast forward to hiking... these are great! Awesome to slide into a cargo pocket or pouch on your pack - eat a couple, move on. I wish that there was a multi flavor pack, instead of having to visit a local store for flavors - but that's just me.

These do the trick - and I prefer the caffeine laced ones. Like a gummi bear molded into a cube, they do the trick!

Comment on Amber's review:

Feeling tired? Eat these!!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I love having these with me on a tour or hike. When I start feeling tired and can't get past that last leg I munch on a couple of these and voila! I'm good to go till the end! I am really impressed with these at first I thought they were a gimmick but after trying them I am a true believer! I love the cran-rasberry flavor the most but the strawberry is a close first as well! I highly recommend these for any outdoor sport! If you have any questions about these don't hesitate to hop on our live chat line and ask for me (Jane H.) I'm more than happy to answer your questions!

Comment on Jane Hwang's review:

Excellent complement to Osmo

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Hydration in the bottle, nutrition in the pocket. I buy these in bulk, switching flavors with every purchase. I've come to appreciate the ones with a bit of caffeine <grin>. I cut the sleeve in half, and eat one Blok every 20 minutes. Very convenient, and since starting this, have yet to bonk.

They can get old on a longer ride, so I augment them with a more traditional protein bar on the hour during longer rides, so a Shot Blok at 20 and 40 minutes, a protein bar at the top of the hour, rinse, repeat.

Comment on Gianni Versace's review:

Delicious

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

though more expensive than gummy bears or swedish fish, they're tasty and one of my favorite treats in the backcountry. I can work through a single pack over the course of a mile or two, just eating one blok at a time. Be sure to drink water with them/in between bloks as they are high in sugar and will rot your gut and can lead to a spike and crash.

Comment on Anthony and Ashley South's review:

essentials

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

as long as you dont let these guys heat too much and turn into a giant gummy worm, they are the perfect size to eat. frozen ones help bring immediate post-workout sugar when its hot. when warm they can be mixed into tea or other drinks. pretty much endless options for consumption, instant energy, and extra nutrients if necessary.

Comment on LIZ KUZ's review:

Strawberry

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I really like the Strawberry flavor. Mountain Berry's not bad. Cran-razz didn't wow me, and Margarita wasn't as good as I had hoped (I guess nothing can compare to the real thing). In the list of chewy energy things, ranked by chewiness, this falls in the middle of Gu Comps (harder to chew) and Honey Stingers (easier to chew). The packaging can be a little tough to deal with while running. I like to cut the package in half before my run so I have two mini tubes and I can just slide the next Shot Blok up into my mouth as needed; no fumbling while running.

Comment on ChannerMiller's review:

Great trail/road treat

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

These are great treats. They do give you a boost, even if it is mostly mental (see sugar cubes on the tongue study) I generally throw 2 in, chew them up and push them into my lip for "hiker chew" I actually like all the flavors

Comment on Le crow's review:

Great boost!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I don't have anything different than other reviewers. However, I wish these came in single serving packs (3 chews) - would be easier for me to carry in the small pocket on the back of my running shorts or in fuel belt. Other than that, these are sooo great!